Bilingual HR Specialist

Torrey Holistics; Commerce (CA); On-site; USD 62,000 - 71,000; Full time

Job summary

Torrey Holistics is seeking an HR Specialist to provide administrative and operational support across HR functions, ensuring accurate payroll processing and employee relations. This 90-day project has strong potential to convert to a full-time role based on performance and needs.

The role covers payroll processing in ADP, recruitment, new hire orientation, and compliance with federal/state laws, plus site-wide events coordination and general HR tasks.

Qualifications

• Associate degree required; bachelor’s degree in HR, Business, or related field preferred.
• 1–3 years of administrative experience, preferably in HR or manufacturing/industrial environments.
• Bilingual in Spanish and English required.
• Experience with ADP payroll systems preferred.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and track attendance point system.
• Prepare security badges for restricted areas.
• Generate attendance disciplinary documents and send to supervisors for review.
• Create and distribute various management reports.
• Provide customer service by answering employee inquiries.
• Conduct new hire orientation in collaboration with HR Generalist.
• Complete and maintain Form I-9 documentation.
• Maintain accurate employee records and file documentation.
• Assist with recruitment: requisition creation, postings, screening, interviews, offers.
• Audit employee records for compliance with federal and state laws.
• Assist with workplace investigations.
• Prepare new hire files.
• Support weekly and bi-weekly payroll processing in ADP.
• Assist HR Director and team with special projects.
• Process wage verifications and unemployment claims.
• Help prepare and distribute W-2s and payroll-related reports.
• Facilitate site-wide events (benefits fairs, team events, volunteer activities).
• Provide general administrative support to the HR department.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Bilingual Spanish/English

Communication

Time management

Organization

ADP payroll

ITAR compliance

Security badges

HR operations

Microsoft Office

Education

Associate degree

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Tools

ADP

Job description

Bilingual: Spanish/EnglishLocation: Commerce, CASchedule: 1st Shift | Monday – Friday | 7:00 AM – 4:30 PMPay Range: $30.00 – $34.00 per hourSummaryThe Human Resources Specialist provides administrative and operational support across a wide range of HR functions. This role plays a key part in ensuring accurate and timely payroll processing while supporting employee relations, recruitment, compliance, and overall HR operations.This position is being offered as a 90-day initial project with strong potential to convert to a full-time, permanent employee based on performance and business needs.Essential FunctionsMonitor and track attendance point systemPrepare security badges for restricted areasGenerate attendance disciplinary documents and send to supervisors for reviewCreate and distribute various management reportsProvide customer service by answering employee inquiriesConduct new hire orientation in collaboration with HR GeneralistComplete and maintain Form I-9 documentationMaintain accurate employee records and file documentation appropriatelyAssist with correspondence and termination documentationManage full-cycle recruitment: requisition creation, job postings, screening, interviews, and offersConduct audits of employee records to ensure compliance with federal and state lawsAssist with workplace investigationsPrepare new hire filesSupport weekly and bi-weekly payroll processing in ADPAssist HR Director and team with special projectsProcess wage verifications and unemployment claimsHelp prepare and distribute W-2s and payroll-related reportsFacilitate site-wide events (benefits fairs, team events, volunteer activities)Provide general administrative support to the HR departmentPerform other duties as assignedSkills & AbilitiesExcellent written and verbal communication skillsStrong time management and organizational skillsAbility to interact effectively with all levels of employees and managementDetail-oriented with the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environmentSelf-motivated team player with a strong work ethicProficient in Microsoft Office Suite#nowhiringRequired Education & ExperienceAssociate’s degree required; Bachelor’s degree in HR, Business, or related field preferred1–3 years of administrative experience, preferably in HR or a manufacturing/industrial environmentExperience with ADP payroll systems preferredFamiliarity with ITAR compliance, security badging, or union environments is a plusBilingual in Spanish and English required